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On September 21, 1846, the Balaton Steam Navigation Company marked Count István Széchenyi's birthday by launching its paddlewheel steamship, the Kisfaludy, in Füred. Renovations in 1869 sustained its service until its retirement on September 21, 1887. Count Mihály Eszterházy and partners established a new shipping firm in 1888, unveiling the Baross in April 1891 and the Rohan in June 1890. Additional vessels, Kelén and Helka, were crafted in Siófok in 1891. The fleet grew with the Kisfaludy in 1909 and the Jókai in 1913, concluding the steamship era on Lake Balaton. World War II inflicted severe losses on the fleet, sparing only the Kelén and Tünde. In 1948, nationalization occurred, spurring the construction of larger ships like the 600-seat Beloiannisz in 1952. The introduction of 11 aluminum boats, dubbed "water buses," began in 1956. In 1963, coastal motorships Hévíz and Keszthely were repurposed for lake service. Ferry modernization and capacity expansion commenced in 1985, including the formation of a nostalgia fleet. The 170th navigation season in 2016 saw the launch of the renovated Siófok catamaran. The year also marked the 125th anniversary of the oldest active ships, Kelén and Helka, celebrated by BAHART (Balaton Shipping Corporation).
Engraver: Bartos István
Obverse
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Depicts the twin ships "Helka" and "Kelén" sailing on the water at the center. Above this central image, the coin's series name is inscribed in a semicircle. In the lower third of the coin, the inscriptions "HELKA" and "KELÉN" are arranged one below the other, separated by a horizontal S-line, with the year of their launch positioned in the center. RÉGI BALATONI HAJÓK |
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Reverse
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Depicts a serene scene from Lake Balaton, showcasing the silhouette of the Badacsony mountain in the background, sailboats gracefully navigating the water, and reeds visible on the right side. Positioned above the central motif is the country name (Hungarian Republic) in a semicircle. At the bottom, the denomination is followed by inscriptions arranged horizontally, including the year of issue and the mintmark (BP). The engraver's initials (BiP) are located on the right edge. MAGYAR KÖZTÁRSASÁG |
Edge |
2000 Forint
Third Republic
Old Balaton Ships
Helka & Kelén
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KM# 722 Schön# 227 Adamo# EM146
Old Balaton Ships
Helka & Kelén